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The self-perceptions of Asian Pacific American (APA) youth about their participation in mainstream political activities were collected from in-depth interviews, focus groups, participant observation, & reflective writings. Within schools, students normally participate in politics through running for office in student government or join or lead student organizations, but the APA youth data shows that these youth, especially immigrant youth, may not have equal opportunity to participate. Civil rights reports state that Asian American youth tend to encounter discrimination in their classrooms. APA social & cultural clubs exist, but not enough to offer experience with leadership & empowerment. The contributions of family & community to political socialization are discussed; these social domains are often out of touch with the needs of youth. More needs to be done to link the goals & processes of youth development with civil development in this population. M. Pflum

This article draws qualitatively on the experiences, reflections, and expressions of Asian American student veterans through Asian American Studies courses and activities the authors have led in the decade between 2006 and 2016, at an urban public research university that is federally designated as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, and recognized annually among four-year universities as "best for vets." Beginning with a brief introduction to Asian American military service historically and currently, we note the lack of research and resource materials available nationally that is informed by or responsive to the backgrounds, perspectives, and needs of Asian American student veterans in college. We then provide a synthesis of rich documentary evidence based on Asian American student veterans' voices, to illustrate the value of Asian American Studies curricular strategies and pedagogical approaches, particularly through digital storytelling, that create integrative contexts for their holistic connections and contributions as Asian Americans, as veterans, and as university students. Beyond the classroom and campus, we also offer concrete examples of community-centered connections through Asian American Studies that enable Asian American student veterans to engage with public sites and local civic organizations that share significant legacies of Asian American veterans' leadership and service across generations.